Condé Nast TravelerJan 6, 2026
15 Best Restaurants in Buffalo for Wings, Pizza, and Fine Dining
The Queen City's culinary landscape continues to evolve for the better.
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- Jay’s Artisan PizzaRestaurantRanks high for Neapolitan and Detroit-style pies.
- Elsewhere
- Anchor BarRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesBartender's mother created late-night snack in 1964.
- Gabriel’s GateRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesFries wings, dresses them with Frank's Red Hot.
- Southern JunctionRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesOffers Texas-Indian barbecue with "barbacurry" and brisket biryani.
- Waxlight Bar a VinRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesSeasonal French-influenced bites, earned James Beard nominations.
- MiraRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesCoastal Mediterranean and Basque bites, tasting menu.
- Albright-Knox GalleryGalleryBuffalo, United StatesCampus expansion cost $230 million.
- Las PuertasRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesTasting menu fuses Mexican cuisine with French technique.
- The Dapper GooseRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesUpscale food in an unpretentious setting.
- Saint NeriRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesOozes Art Deco opulence, offers cheeseburger and caviar.
- Bar-Bill TavernRestaurantEast Aurora, United StatesJosh Allen's favorite wing spot; honey butter barbecue is his go-to.
- Picasso’s PizzaRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesKnown for sweet sauce, airy crust, cup-and-char pepperoni.
- La DivinaRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesAuthentic street tacos at unbeatable prices.
- Kuni’sRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesCelebrating the art of sushi for nearly 30 years.
- High VioletRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesChic cocktail lounge with impeccable interior design.
- No Fun Lo-Fi BarPlaceBuffalo, United StatesListening bar inspired by Japanese kissaten.
- Ristorante LombardoRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesOffers elevated Italian classics.
- Hutch’sRestaurantBuffalo, United StatesPerfected marriage of American and French bistro dining.